Art Quote by Nikka Graff Lanzarone
“The biggest possible thing that we're trying to do is change the conversation about what it means to be a working artist today, and hopefully, as the generation of performers that is training and listening to our show at the same time comes up, and becomes a working generation of performers listening to our show-hopefully that's going to change some of the ways they're looking at the hierarchy of theatre and start to blur those lines a bit more.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Theatre Conference, 2023
The goal is to reshape how working artists view hierarchy, blurring traditional theatre lines.
In simple terms: Change perceptions of artistic hierarchy.
Key Takeaway
Encourage a more fluid, inclusive theatre culture.
Themes
artistic hierarchy
innovation
collaboration
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
inspirational
strategic
When to use this quote
- theatre workshops
- artist mentorship programs
- cross‑disciplinary projects
- community outreach
Key Concepts
cultural change
industry dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can emerging artists influence established hierarchies?
- What barriers exist to blurring these lines?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched structures may meet resistance from established institutions.
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